Things to Do Near An Thoi Before or After a Boat Tour

Before or after a boat tour, An Thoi offers short, easy stops. The An Thoi market is a short walk from the port, Sung Duc Pagoda is near the port, and Phu Quoc Prison needs an hour or two. In the evening, the choices are a guided night market food walk, the show at Sunset Town, or a glowing sea at Dat Dao on dark nights. Allow time for tickets and for the trip back to the pier.

What fits a short wait before a tour?

An Thoi is the island’s second town after Duong Dong, and it has been part of the Phu Quoc Special Zone since July 2025. For a short wait, the market is the easiest choice, because it is a short walk from the port. Sung Duc Pagoda, near An Thoi Port, is a quick visit that fits a gap of an hour. Visit both in the morning, and check the opening times on the day, since they are not always the same.

What are the evening alternatives to night squid fishing?

If you want something other than a night at sea, three options are on the list. A guided night market walking food tour takes you through the local food without an early start. At Sunset Town, a show runs in the evening with music, lasers, water effects and fireworks, and it is usually held at 9 pm according to one operator’s July 2026 guide. The sea just north of Dat Dao beach sometimes glows with bioluminescent plankton on dark nights, which is a free sight if the sky is clear.

How much time should you allow?

Time is the main planning question, so use the table as a guide. Times are estimates and can change on the day.

How do you fit these into a boat day?

Put the short stops before the tour or on your return, when you have an hour to spare. Keep the evening options for the day after a morning boat, so you are not tired. If you have a timed ticket, check the date and time window, since each ticket is used once. Evening bridge access depends on the ticket package, so ask which hours your ticket covers when you buy it.

What should you watch for?

A few details can make the difference to your day.

• The cable car leaves from Anh Duong station in Sunset Town, not from Bai Xep beach.
• Each ticket must be used on the date and in the time window shown, and only once.
• Visitors complained in 2026 about rubbish and entry fees at Bai Sao, so check before you go.
• The plankton glow on the sea depends on dark nights, so it is not a fixed show.
• Confirm prices with the operator, because our sources are independent and do not set them.

Who is this plan for?

These options suit three kinds of traveller. A traveller with a short wait before a tour can use the market or the pagoda, which are close to the port. A couple or a group with an evening free can choose the night market walk, the Sunset Town show or the glowing sea. A traveller who wants a quieter evening than a squid trip can look for the plankton on dark nights, which needs no ticket. In each case, keep one plan for the morning and one for the evening, so the day does not feel rushed.

How do you avoid losing time?

Plan around the pier. Leave a margin before your boat departs, and do not plan a timed show on the same afternoon as an early start. Check ticket times in advance, since each ticket works only on the date and in the time window shown. If you plan a visit to Phu Quoc Prison, allow the hour or two it needs, and keep the return to the pier in mind. Note the pier name and your departure time in your phone, so you can check them quickly.

What if the weather or the crowds change your plan?

If the evening is cloudy, the plankton on dark nights may be harder to see, so choose a different option. If a bazaar or market is busy, come back early or go another day. Keep a backup list of two alternatives, so the evening never depends on one stop. Check the ticket window again on the day, since a ticket works only in the time shown.

What to do next

For a squid trip in the evening, read Night Squid Fishing Trip Phu Quoc: Cost and Gear. If the weather turns, check What to Do in Phu Quoc if It Rains: Boat Day Plan B. For a fishing village near the island’s main road, see Ham Ninh Fishing Village as a Boat Trip Alternative. Message us on WhatsApp with your boat time and we will help you plan the gap.